BERAT, ALBANIA | 6 INCREDIBLE Things To Do In & Around Berat

Berat is located 70 kilometers, or 43 miles, south of Tirana in the center of Albania. It’s known for its historic architecture combined with beautiful nature scenery. And it’s nicknamed the “town of a thousand windows” because of the Ottoman-era houses with large windows that overlook the town. So whether you’re a culture lover, history buff, or outdoor enthusiast, Berat offers something for everyone. This video highlights 6 amazing things to do in Berat, which are best undertaken in 2 to 3 days:

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🎥 VIDEO CHAPTERS:
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1:06 Berat Castle Churches
2:02 Berat Castle Views
2:28 Mangalem & Gorica quarter
3:25 Bogove Waterfall
4:11 Osumi Canyon
5:19 Çobo Winery
5:54 More Berat Tips

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What’s up guys, we’re here in Berat. In this 
video, we’re going to show you the best things to do in and around the city. It’s known as 
a city with a thousand windows and it’s super picturesque. And there’s a lot of cool nature 
around too! So hope you enjoy this video. The town of Berat is located 70 kilometers or 43 
miles south of Tirana, in the center of Albania. It’s known for its historic architecture 
combined with beautiful natural scenery. And it’s nicknamed the “town of a thousand 
windows” because of the Ottoman-era houses with large windows that overlook the town. So 
whether you’re a culture lover, history buff, or outdoor enthusiast, Berat offers something 
for everyone. We’ll show you six amazing things to do in and around Berat, which are best 
undertaken in two to three days. So let’s dive in! We’re Zac and Ine. We make helpful videos about destinations around the world so you 
can easily plan your own adventures. Looming over the town, Berat Castle is an 
attraction that you can’t miss. This fortress dates back to Roman times, but the walls and 
towers that still stand here today are mostly from the 1200s. Within its walls, you’ll find a 
vast citadel complex of stone streets, houses, and Byzantine churches, mixed in with ruins 
from other time periods. Make sure to visit the subterranean water cistern and the 14th Century 
Holy Trinity Church, which you can also enter. The castle of Berat is almost like a 
village because once you enter the walls, there’s tons of restaurants, shops, and hotels. Apart from historical sites, the castle also 
offers the best panoramic views over Barat. Head to the lookout platforms to take in the 
river valley views. It’s a steep climb to reach Berat Castle from the lower town, but it’s 
absolutely worth it for the stunning views. Below the castle sit two of the oldest and 
most picturesque neighborhoods in all of Berat: Mangalam and Gorica sit on either side of the 
Osumi River and are connected by the ancient Gorica Bridge. Both quarters are composed of 
narrow alleys of ancient white stone houses, timber doors, and large windows. After visiting 
these sections of town, you’ll understand where Berat’s nickname comes from. If you want to 
learn about Berat’s rich history, culture, and architecture, you can also go on a 
guided half-day tour of these districts combined with a visit to the castle. Find a link 
with more tour details in the description below. If you want to explore some of the natural beauty 
that surrounds Berat, the Bogove waterfall is for you. It’s located 35 kilometers or 21 miles 
from the town and it’s easiest to reach by car. The whole area is green and shady, with 
deep swimming holes and cascading falls. It’s super refreshing to take a dip here during 
the heat of summer. But be aware that the water is numbingly cold. It takes about 20 minutes 
to walk from the parking lot to the falls. Not far beyond the waterfalls, you can find the 
Osumi Canyon. The Osumi River passes through the town of Berat and flows through the canyon, with 
walls reaching over 80 meters or 262 feet in some sections. Different seasons offer different 
types of activities here. During the spring, you can see many waterfalls from the 
bottom which can be explored by raft, while during the summer the water is lower 
and there are more opportunities for river hiking and swimming in the streams. 
We went on a guided day tour here, which also included a visit to the Bogove 
waterfall. This was one of our favorite activities in all of Albania. You can book 
your tour via the link in the description. Definitely recommend getting a guide for it if 
you can, because he’ll explain a little bit of the history, how this all formed, and you can 
get a life jacket and some nice water shoes. The countryside around Berat is known for 
its production of wine. You can admire the vineyards when driving around, but you can 
also do a tasting at some of them if you’d like. The çobo winery is probably the most 
famous wine producer in all of Albania. You can find this one in many 
restaurants and bars around the country. If you have more time in Berat, 
it’s also worth checking out other activities. We’ve put a graphic on the 
screen with some other things to do. Organize your Albania trip with our interactive 
travel planner! Find a discount code below. We also included important links that you’ll need 
for your Barat trip in the description, such as an interactive map to get to each spot that we 
mentioned. We’ll catch you on the next adventure!